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La Luz Del Dia Restaurant For Evie Berber

107 Paseo de la Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 628-7495

https://luzdeldia.com

Authentic Michoacán Mexican Food on Historic Olvera Street Since 1959.

Our story began in 1941, when Evie’s great-grandfather Jesus Berber, purchased a small grocery store called La Luz del Dia. A few years later, visionary city leader Christine Sterling, founder of Olvera Street, invited him to transform it into a restaurant celebrating authentic Mexican cuisine. In 1959, our family opened the doors of the La Luz del Dia you know today—where recipes, traditions, and warm hospitality have been passed down through three generations. Every tortilla is handmade, every dish is rooted in family memory. Guests come from all over the world to enjoy favorites like carnitas on handmade tortillas, tamales, chicharrón tostadas, and champurrado, all crafted with the same care and authenticity that started it all.

But La Luz del Dia is more than a restaurant—it’s a living part of Los Angeles’ cultural history.  We proudly participate in Olvera Street’s beloved traditions such as Día de los Muertos, Las Posadas, and the Blessing of the Animals, honoring our community and the heritage that built it.

Come visit us and experience the heart of LA through the flavors of Michoacán. Step inside, and you’re not just having a meal—you’re becoming part of a story that began over 80 years ago and continues with every plate we serve.

Located on Olvera Street, where history, family, and flavor meet.